Perspectives on Teaching Conference

Fall Conference

Spring Conference

Past Perspectives Keynotes

Conference Information

What to Expect

Offered twice a year, Perspectives on Teaching is a full-day conference designed to showcase teaching innovations at Western, and introduce instructors to best practices in student-centered instruction which can enhance the student experience. Approximately 300 faculty, graduate student instructors and staff participate in each Perspectives on Teaching conference. The conference program typically includes a keynote address and 6-9 concurrent sessions.

Previous Conference Programs

2023 - Spring
2022 - Spring - Fall
2021 - Spring - Fall
2020 - Fall
2019 - Spring - Fall
2018 - Spring - Fall
2017 - Spring - Fall
2016 - Fall
2015 - Spring - Fall
2014 - Spring - Fall
2013 - Spring - Fall
2012 - Spring - Fall
2011 - Spring - Fall
2010 - Spring - Fall
2009 - Spring - Fall
2008 - Spring - Fall
2007 - Spring - Fall
2006 - Spring - Fall
2005 - Spring - Fall

Visit our Youtube Channel for video clips from past conferences.

Audience

This event is open to all; however, it is designed with instructors in mind.

Offered

Fall Perspectives - annually in August
Spring Perspectives - annually in May

Applies to following certificates

Western Certificate in University Teaching and Learning

Testimonials

"The keynote speaker addressed a topic that is highly relevant to all university educators. He provided a clear definition of critical thinking as well as many very practical examples and suggestions for implementation. I think the key was how practical it was -- I could easily imagine implementing strategies he suggested in my courses, and had several ideas for how to use the information in my courses during the talk.
(Fall Perspectives, 2017 - Keynote by Garfield Gini-Newman, University of Toronto, on Teaching Critical Thinking)

"I was most captivated by the notion of "method knowledge" vs. "content knowledge" and was challenged to envision how that could be better incorporated in my own teaching. Being a part-time faculty member, I rarely have time to evaluate my 'pedagogy'; it was a great time to reflect, and be spurred into action!"
(Spring Perspectives, 2017 - Dr.Nancy Chick, University of Calgary, on Signature Pedagogies)